Guest speakers will minister on the 2nd Thursday of the month quarterly in 2020

January 9 / April 9 / July 9 / October 8

Community outreach activities in February and March

All are welcome- bring your friends!

Info: Jen Rieman 419-979-8070

FOOTSTEPS of FAITH invites women of all ages to learn life-changing truths of the Bible.  The 12 week sessions are informal, on Saturday mornings.

Is it possible to break free from deceptions, addictions, depression, and worry?  Yes! And you don’t have to do it alone!  Real women need real answers to real-life problems. But where can they turn to as a source of Truth?

Come as you are, enjoy fellowship and light refreshments, gain insight and encouragement from the best-selling book “Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free,” by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. 

All denominations welcome at no cost to anyone.  For more information, or to pre-register, please call (419) 238-5813 or (419) 238-6401.

We offer K readiness program and are state licensed. Our fall program begins Sept. 8, 2020.

We have both 3 & 4 year old classes. (children must be 3 or 4 before 9/8/2020)

Classes meet each Tues/Wed/Thurs from 9:15-11:15am

Registration is $30 and monthly tuition is $65.

Info: 419-224-2597 or 419-224-2668

open 11am-12pm every 4th Wednesday of the month

Please bring ID

Church office: 419-225-8871

During this time of the COVID 19 pandemic there are many people looking for signs of hope. There are also many people needing more than just a sign, they need the hope provided through mental health and addiction supports. Coleman Professional Services has created Signs of Hope so the community can help provide those supports, especially now during this extremely complex, stressful time.

Coleman’s Signs of Hope campaign encourages everyone to “Choose Hope.”  Yard signs are available to place in yards with the simple message, “Choose Hope.”  For a $20 donation to Coleman Professional Services, donors will receive a sign, designed by a local high school student, that reads, “Choose Hope” to proudly display in their yards for all their neighbors to see.

Funds raised from these signs will go to providing mental health services for those in need. Coleman is open and providing services during this time. The agency is following all CDC requirements to remain open and has added telehealth appointments for clients when appropriate. Many of Coleman’s clients are those least able to navigate this new normal without support – the mentally ill, recovering addicts and the homeless. And those suddenly under financial, emotional and physical stress will need Coleman’s services more than ever! Services include but are not limited to: counseling, financial assistance for housing, recovery services and more. 100% of proceeds raised locally, stay local to support Coleman’s mission in Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties.

Signs can be securely ordered online through www.ColemanServices.org/SignsOfHope or picked up at participating local establishments. Website orders will be delivered and placed in the donor’s yard by a Coleman representative after their donation has been received.

The spring-themed Choose Hope signs were designed by Emma Ellerbrock, a freshman at Ottawa-Glandorf High School. Michelle Sterling of Sign Pro Imaging printed the signs at cost so that all proceeds could go to the services which Coleman provides to our communities.

Coleman Professional Services is a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, residential and rehabilitation services.  Coleman has had locations in Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties since 2011 and also serves fifteen other Ohio counties. The company’s vision is to foster recovery by providing access to services without scheduling delays; to build independence by providing permanent housing for people with behavioral health challenges and to change destinies by assisting people with disabilities obtain employment, reducing their dependency on entitlements.

The Salvation Army is not accepting material donations at this time due to COVID 19. Monetary donations can be sent to:

PO Box 234, Lima, OH 45802

as we continue to serve the community during this time of crisis.

To answer questions about transportation improvements planning – both in Ohio and in Allen County, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission invites residents to an open house on Thursday, April 2 between 2 & 6:00 p.m., at 130 W. North Street, Lima,. Questions? Call 419-228-1836.

Over 25 groups each night!

Friday, April 3 @ 5pm

Saturday, April 4 @ 4pm

Sunday, April 5 @ 6:30pm (doors open at 4:30pm) Featuring Trinity and The Guardians

All concerts are free, food court each night

The Lima Family YMCA will be hosting its annual spring Mom 2 Mom Sale on April 4^th, 2020. We are looking for Moms who are looking to sell their gently used baby/toddler clothes, toys, books, games, etc. If you are a mom who would be interested in selling you can purchase a booth (3 tables) from the YMCA for just $25. If you have more items to sell we can also sell a double booth for just $50.

If you are interested in attending the sale, admission is just $1 per person, kids under 7 are free. All proceeds go to support youth programming within the YMCA.

Registration is open February 4^th at the Lima YMCA or online at limaymca.net. If you have any questions you can call us at 419-223-6045 or email the Teen Director at teendevelopment@limaymca.net.

Donations: Adults $7, Children 7-13 $4, under age 6 FREE

sausage patties & gravy, bacon, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, fried apples, grits, pancakes, biscuits, coffee, milk, OJ

Info: 937-599-4872

Empty Bowls Mercer County Dinner & Auction is a fun, family-friendly event that brings community together to raise vital funds for Our Home Family Resource Center.

The dinner features a delicious, simple meal of savory soups and breads donated by local restaurants and bakeries, homemade desserts, and a salad bar. Ticket holders choose a hand-painted souvenir bowl to use for the evening and take home as a reminder of their personal contribution to “filling the empty bowls” in Mercer County.

The meal is anchored by a silent auction, with door-prize drawings and raffles throughout the evening. Auction items include tickets to theme parks, zoos, cultural and sporting events as well as gift cards & certificates from local restaurants and boutiques.

Proceeds will fund programs that serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, children separated from their parents, folks struggling to make ends meet, and families with special needs children.

Call 419-586-4663 for tickets.

Join the Tri-moraine Audubon Society and Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District for a variety of nature related games and activities for children ages 1-101.

This is an indoor program and no registration is required!

Info: 419-221-1232

$12 at the door includes lunch

RSVP: call Diane @ 419-233-0472 or email di@wcoil.com

Looking for an amazing Spring Break experience for your child that fires her imagination, inspires her curiosity, and sends her back to school even more eager to learn? Girl Scouts of Western Ohio invites ALL girls to Spring Break Day Camp on Friday April 10th and Monday April 13, 2020

The cost of the program is only $25, which covers the Girl Scout membership fee. Specifically designed for girls in grades K-5 who have not yet had the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts, Spring Break Day Camp introduces you to all of the fun things that make Girl Scouts memorable—friendship, adventure, and fun!

Girls will connect with the natural world above them and around them through hands-on activities, games with new friends, and crafts inspired by space.  Join us as we spend time outdoors discovering nature, learning new skills, and having fun with new adventures.

Find out more about this Spring Break Day, call 888.350.5090 or email customerservice@gswo.org

Dinner on the go! This homemade meal will be prepared for take out only.

UNOH Plans Virtual Open House for April 17, 18, & 19

Due to the postponement of the April 3 and April 17-18 on-campus Open House events, the University of Northwestern Ohio is helping current high school juniors and seniors think about their future college aspirations through a Virtual Open House. The Virtual Open House is an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their families to take a virtual tour of campus and become acquainted with the University and the opportunities it offers from the comfort of their own home.

The Virtual Open House experience can be found at www.unoh.edu/VirtualOpenHouse and will go live for three days, April 17, 18, and 19, 2020.  Current high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates can log on and register for the event.  Reminders can be set to add the event to the student’s calendar or text the appropriate mobile number when the page goes live.

The Virtual Open House will feature video tours of all campus buildings in addition to specific major spotlights.  Visitors will also have  chance to hear from an admissions representative and financial aid counselor about the process of applying for college and finding the money to pay for tuition expenses.  Success stories from both current and recent graduates will also be featured alongside all of the services that UNOH offers such as student activities, athletics, clubs, and more.

At the end of the Virtual Open House students will be given the opportunity to apply to UNOH for free as application fees will be waived through April 19, 2020.

For more information about UNOH, visit www.unoh.edu

Each spring, District 8 FCA hosts their annual spring banquet honoring Huddle Leaders of the Year and scholarship recipients. It is a time of celebration, encouragement, and inspiration as we hear stories of how God is at work in the lives of our area student athletes.

We encourage you to invite other students, school administrators and pastors!

All info and registration: www.district8fca.org or email Steve Stroh at sstroh@fca.org

$7 per dinner

Menu: baked spaghetti with meat, salad, garlic bread, brownie or rice krispie treat

Dine in or carry out

Tickets available in the office of call 419-738-2231